Men\'s Health Singapore - June 2017

RED BULL

http://www.redbull.com/sg-en

X THEY SAY
One of the most popular energy drinks,
Red Bull gives you wings to leap over any
obstacle that may befall you. With doses
of ca eine, taurine, amino acids, B-group
vitamins that regulate bodily functions,
and fresh alpine water, it gives you the
boost you need for every last stretch.

X WHAT WE LIKED

An almost instant injection of energy,

particularly with the intense taste that

seems to provide satisfaction after

a workout. Best served chilled.

X WHAT WE DIDN’T LIKE
It’s too sweet to be an ideal thirst
quencher. "The boost of energy you get is
due to its sugar content," says Jaclyn
Reutens, a clinical and sports dietitian at
Aptima Nutrition and Sports Consultants.
"It contains ca eine too, which is a
stimulant, and is not recommended as a
sports drink. But if you like the
taste, use it sensibly."

LUCOZADE

SPORT

ORIGINAL

$0.85 to $1.50,

http://www.suntory.com

X THEY SAY

The No. 1 sports drink in the UK,

Lucozade is formulated to maintain

hydration, improving performance and

endurance levels. Widely acclaimed by

many sportsmen and gym-goers, this is

the go-to isotonic drink for any athlete.

X WHAT WE LIKED

It tastes like lemonade and is refreshing

• one of the bet er-tasting isotonic
  drinks. It may be carbonated but it
  does not cause a bloating sensation. "It's
  an isotonic drink that is designed to
  hydrate well and can be easily absorbed
  by your body," says Jaclyn. "It can also
  help boost your recovery time."

X WHAT WE DIDN’T LIKE

It does not seem to be strong

enough when it comes to refuelling

the body post-run.

VITA COCO

COCONUT

WATER

$1.90 (330ml),

http://www.vitacoco.com/sg

X THEY SAY

Made with 100 percent coconut

water with no preservatives,

colourants or fl avourings, this is

one of the freshest hydrating

coconut water you can fi nd on the

market right now.

X WHAT WE LIKED

Quite refreshing. The coconut

water makes for a good post-run

hydration option, as it seems to cool

down a heated body rather quickly.

X WHAT WE DIDN’T LIKE

Another tester didn’t fancy the

taste, but overall, if you like

coconuts, this is for you. "As a fl uid,

it can hydrate adequately, but its sodium

levels are too low," says Jaclyn. "It

won't be able to replenish your

salts and electrolytes well."

SCORE

5.5/10

SCORE

7/10

SCORE

7.5/10

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